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Department

Job Summary

Under the direction of a radiologist, performs diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures utilizing gamma cameras and other related equipment. Prepares radio-pharmaceuticals and performs quality control procedures according to requirements and guidelines of the Colorado's radiation regulations (State of Colorado Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Radiation Control, 6 CCR 1007-1). Administers radiopharmaceuticals to patients through oral or IV injection routes, following verification of patient identification to prevent misuse of the isotope and guarantee patient safety. Performs other duties as assigned.


Essential Functions:

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures according to established protocols and/or specific radiologist instructions. Orders and injects the appropriate radioisotope for the patient examination; performs the requisite quality control procedures (pre- and post-examination), and properly documents all activities. Effectively interacts with Denver Health's PACS system through compliance with data entry, image post-processing, image archiving tasks, image quality assurance, and other related user interface activities. Uses Epic to input patient examination data and to place patient orders (as appropriate). Verifies the physician order and relevant patient's history in Epic. Prior to performance of a nuclear medicine examination, consults with the relevant radiologist to obtain a written imaging study protocol. (45%)

• Ensures patient safety, comfort, and personal dignity by following appropriate patient care guidelines to include use of 2 patient identifiers. Performs equipment calibration and other quality control activities. Participates in nuclear medicine inspections performed by representatives from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment leading to no violations. (20%)

• Documents receipt of radioactive materials according to requirements of Denver Health's Radioactive Materials License. Notates within the appropriate electronic/hardcopy document, as necessary, all pertinent patient information to comply with patient screening, ordering, charting, and medical record requirements. Assists in the maintenance of department inventory by ordering, stocking, and performing inventory checks on those medical supplies utilized when performing nuclear medicine examinations. Maintains imaging equipment by performing scheduled cleanings and tests; results of all cleanings and tests are documented, as appropriate. Contacts service personnel and notifies supervisory staff of equipment malfunctions. (20%)

• Maintains a clean and orderly working environment through wiping down examination tables, changing linens, stocking supplies, and washing/disinfecting nuclear medicine equipment. Attends and participates in departmental huddles, general intradepartmental meetings, and Radiology's inservices. (5%)

• Promotes positive interpersonal (customer) relationships with fellow employees, physicians, patients, and visitors. Treats these individuals with courtesy, dignity, empathy, and respect; consistently displays courteous and respectful verbal and non-verbal communications. Adheres to, complies with, and demonstrates support for the mission and values of Denver Health. (5%)

• Ensures confidentiality of patient information by creating/maintaining a secure, trusting environment through not sharing information learned on the job, except when necessary to perform of the job responsibilities, or to improve a patient's care. (5%)

Education:

• Associate's Degree Required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years of professional work experience in nuclear medicine Required

Licenses:

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required and

• CNMT-Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Technology Ceritification Board Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge in how to operate nuclear medicine equipment and related technology. Competency in the performance of nuclear medicine imaging studies.

• Knowledge of how to address age-specific care needs of patients. Demonstrated technical skill sets in the performance of nuclear medicine imaging studies.

• Effective interpersonal skill sets that lead to productive communications and collaborations.

• Competency in interpreting physician order requests for nuclear medicine imaging studies.

• Ability to exercise prudent judgment in selecting and configuring equipment settings to compensate for patient physiologic variances.

• Ability to consistently produce quality images of various anatomical structures.

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Work Type

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Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program 

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit: https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

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About Denver Health

Take your career to the next level at Denver Health, where we offer a robust benefits package and endless opportunities for growth. Denver Health is a nationally-ranked, locally-trusted, premier healthcare institution located in the heart of Denver, Colorado.Twenty-five percent of all Denver residents, or approximately 150,000 individuals, receive their health care here. We are known as an integrated health care system that encompasses multidisciplinary academic specialties, a community health system, a level I adult trauma center, pediatric emergency and urgent care center home to Denver Public Health and many of the nation's leaders in medicine.Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Denver Health we pride ourselves on our commitment to diversity. Equal opportunity is a fundamental principle of Denver Health. As an equal opportunity employer, Denver Health is committed to recruit, hire, promote and administer all human resource actions in a non-discriminatory manner. Denver Health is committed to providing equal opportunities in all business practices and to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetic information, religion, sex, pregnancy, disab...ility, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or veteran status (collectively “protected status”). Denver Health strives to maintain a work environment that is free from unlawful harassment and discrimination and will not tolerate any such conduct by employees or directed at employees within the scope of their employment. Read the full Human Resources Employee Principles and Practices policy.

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